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ECSU SCSU CCSU Buffalo State College Endicott College SHU UConn SUNY-Potsdam SUNY Cortland Western New England University William Paterson University of New Jersey Marist College| Western Connecticut State University | New Hampshire Institute of Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | New Hampshire Institute of Art | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Manchester, NH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 337 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | nhia.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | New Hampshire Institute of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $25,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $25,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $11,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 0% |
Admission |
WestConn | New Hampshire Institute of Art | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
WestConn | New Hampshire Institute of Art | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | New Hampshire Institute of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $26,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
WestConn | New Hampshire Institute of Art | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 18% |
Students |
WestConn | New Hampshire Institute of Art | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 45% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | New Hampshire Institute of Art | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than New Hampshire Institute of Art based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 337 students)
WestConn vs. New Hampshire Institute of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or New Hampshire Institute of Art?
- New Hampshire Institute of Art is 295.9% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($25,590.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.2% higher at New Hampshire Institute of Art than Western Connecticut State University ($25,590.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Hampshire Institute of Art are 27.1% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($11,460 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Connecticut State University than New Hampshire Institute of Art (72% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Connecticut State University students is ?% larger than aid received New Hampshire Institute of Art ($9,057 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or New Hampshire Institute of Art? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between New Hampshire Institute of Art or WestConn .
WestConn vs. New Hampshire Institute of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or New Hampshire Institute of Art? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between New Hampshire Institute of Art and WestConn.
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $20,800 more per year than New Hampshire Institute of Art graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $26,600)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than New Hampshire Institute of Art graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than New Hampshire Institute of Art graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former New Hampshire Institute of Art students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/